iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement

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Use this guide to replace a broken, cracked, or non‑responsive screen on your iPhone 16 Plus.

You'll need replacement screen adhesive to complete this repair.

Note: Since you can't disconnect the battery during this repair, make sure your phone stays powered down, don't use metal prying tools, and be careful not to touch exposed contacts.

After a screen replacement, True Tone and auto brightness may be disabled. Calibrate genuine screens using Apple's Repair Assistant to restore this functionality.

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  1. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Prepare your phone for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Prepare your phone for disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Allow your phone's battery to drain below 25%, as a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard.

    • Unplug any cables from your phone.

    • Hold the power and either volume buttons and slide to power off your phone.

  2. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Tape over any cracks: step 2, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Tape over any cracks: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • If your screen or back glass is badly cracked, lay overlapping strips of packing tape over the glass to protect yourself and make disassembly easier.

    • Make sure there's a smooth area near the bottom edge that's big enough for a suction cup to stick to.

  3. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Mark your opening picks: step 3, image 1 of 3 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Mark your opening picks: step 3, image 2 of 3 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Mark your opening picks: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • If inserted too far, an opening pick can damage your device. Follow this step to mark your pick and prevent damage.

    • Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.

    • You can also mark the other corners of the pick with different measurements.

    • Alternatively, tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

  4. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Remove the pentalobe screws: step 4, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Remove the pentalobe screws: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use a P2 pentalobe driver to remove the two 7.7 mm-long screws on either side of the USB-C port.

  5. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Heat the bottom edge: step 5, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Heat the bottom edge: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the screen for two minutes.

    • Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the bottom edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.

    • Be careful not to heat the phone hotter than this—the battery is susceptible to heat damage.

  6. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 6, image 1 of 3 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 6, image 2 of 3 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen, above the USB-C port.

    • Pull up on the handle with a strong, steady force to create a gap between the screen and the frame.

    • Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.

  7. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Screen information: step 7, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Screen information: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • As you slice the adhesive securing the screen in the next eight steps, don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm to avoid damaging the following areas:

    • Two delicate cables connecting the screen to the phone—one just above the Action button and the other about halfway between the volume down button and the bottom of the phone.

    • Multiple spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone.

  9. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: step 8, image 1 of 3 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: step 8, image 2 of 3 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm to avoid damaging the spring contacts.

    • Slide your pick back and forth along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave your pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  10. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Heat the right edge: step 9, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Heat the right edge: step 9, image 2 of 2

  11. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: step 10, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm to avoid damaging the spring contacts.

    • Slide your opening pick around the bottom right corner and up the right edge of the screen to separate the adhesive and release the metal clip.

    • You'll hear and feel the metal clip release as you pass it.

  12. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Heat the top edge: step 11, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Heat the top edge: step 11, image 2 of 2

  13. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: step 12, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm to avoid damaging the spring contacts.

    • Continue sliding your pick around the top right corner and across the top edge to separate the adhesive and release the two metal clips.

  14. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Heat the left edge: step 13, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Heat the left edge: step 13, image 2 of 2

  15. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: step 14, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm to avoid damaging the screen cables and the spring contacts.

    • Slide the opening pick down the left edge of the screen to separate the remaining adhesive and release the last two metal clips.

  16. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Prop up the screen: step 15, image 1 of 3 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Prop up the screen: step 15, image 2 of 3 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Prop up the screen: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • At this point, the screen should be free from the frame. If the screen feels stuck, go back around the perimeter with your pick to check for missed sections of adhesive or stuck clips.

    • Swing open the screen over the left edge of the phone and support it with a clean, sturdy object.

  17. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Remove the cover screws: step 16, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Remove the cover screws: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Use a tri-point Y000 driver to remove the 0.9 mm‑long screw securing the front sensor connector cover.

    • Use a tri-point Y000 driver to remove the 1 mm‑long screw securing the screen connector cover.

  18. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Remove the screen connector covers: step 17, image 1 of 3 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Remove the screen connector covers: step 17, image 2 of 3 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Remove the screen connector covers: step 17, image 3 of 3

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to lift the front sensor cover to a 90-degree angle and unhook it from its slot in the logic board.

    • Lift the cover out of its slot and remove it.

    • Repeat this process for the screen connector cover.

    • During reassembly, insert each cover at a 90-degree angle to re-engage the hook before laying it flat against the press connector.

  19. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Disconnect the screen: step 18, image 1 of 3 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Disconnect the screen: step 18, image 2 of 3 iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Disconnect the screen: step 18, image 3 of 3

    • Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen press connector.

    • Repeat this process for the front sensor press connector.

    • During reassembly, align each connector carefully over its socket and press down with your fingertip or flat end of a spudger—first on one side, then the other—until it clicks into place. Don't try to force the connector into place. If you're having trouble, reposition it and try again.

  20. iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement, Remove the screen: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the screen off of the frame and remove it.

    • During reassembly, use this guide to reapply adhesive and install your new screen.

    • Be careful not to damage any of the spring contacts as you clean the frame.